US11486422B2 - Adaptable push-on stud fastener - Google Patents

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US11486422B2
US11486422B2 US16/797,555 US202016797555A US11486422B2 US 11486422 B2 US11486422 B2 US 11486422B2 US 202016797555 A US202016797555 A US 202016797555A US 11486422 B2 US11486422 B2 US 11486422B2
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  • This disclosure relates generally to automotive fasteners and, more particularly, to an adaptable push-on stud fastener.
  • push-on fasteners have been developed to snapably engage threads of threaded vehicle body studs to attach various components to the vehicle body.
  • push-on fasteners are often equipped with various attachment features (e.g., hooks, clamps, hangers, etc.).
  • the push-on fasteners engage with the studs.
  • the attachment features connect vehicle components to the push-on fasteners.
  • Certain known push-on fasteners are equipped with inwardly-facing barbs. When the push-on fastener is pushed onto a threaded stud, the barbs engage the threads of the stud to retain the push-on fastener on the stud.
  • a push-on fastener which includes a base, a first radial barb, an axial support, a second radial barb, and a protrusion.
  • the base defines an opening.
  • the first radial barb extends from the base.
  • the axial support extends from the base.
  • the second radial barb extends from the axial support.
  • the protrusion extends from the axial support.
  • a push-on fastener which includes a body and a cover.
  • the body includes a base, a first radial barb, an axial support, and a second radial barb.
  • the base defines an opening.
  • the first radial barb extends from the base.
  • the axial support extends from the base.
  • the second radial barb extends from the axial support.
  • the cover is pivotably connected to the body to selectively define an opening with the body.
  • a push-on fastener which includes a base and a plurality of barbs.
  • the base defines an opening.
  • the plurality of barbs overshadow the opening and are shaped to ratchetingly engage a stud.
  • FIG. 1 is an isometric view of a first example push-on fastener
  • FIG. 2 is a partial elevational view of the push-on fastener of FIG. 1 ;
  • FIG. 3 is an enlarged partial elevational view of the push-on fastener of FIGS. 1 and 2 taken from section A of FIG. 2 ;
  • FIG. 4 is an enlarged partial isometric view of the push-on fastener of FIGS. 1-3 taken from section A of FIG. 2 ;
  • FIG. 5 is an enlarged partial isometric cross-sectional view of the push-on fastener of FIGS. 1-4 taken from section A of FIG. 1 along line 5 - 5 of FIG. 4 ;
  • FIG. 6 is a partial cross-sectional view of the push-on fastener of FIGS. 1-5 taken from section B and along line 6 - 6 of FIG. 2 ;
  • FIG. 7 is an enlarged partial isometric view of the push-on fastener of FIGS. 1-6 taken from section C of FIG. 2 ;
  • FIG. 8 is an enlarged partial isometric view of the push-on fastener of FIGS. 1-7 taken from section D of FIG. 7 ;
  • FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the push-on fastener of FIGS. 1-8 taken along line 9 - 9 of FIG. 2 ;
  • FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the push-on fastener of FIGS. 1-9 taken along line 6 - 6 as installed on a first stud;
  • FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of the push-on fastener of FIGS. 1-9 taken along line 6 - 6 as installed on a second stud;
  • FIG. 12 is an elevational view of a second example push-on fastener in an open position.
  • FIG. 13 is an elevational view of the push-on fastener of FIG. 12 in a closed position.
  • the present disclosure provides a push-on fastener that adapts to multiple stud sizes. Additionally, the push-on fastener may have a reduced installation force to meet ergonomic requirements. As non-limiting examples, the push-on fastener may have a zip tie, a hook, a hanger, a clamp, etc., to engage with vehicle components.
  • a push-on fastener 100 includes a body 104 and a plurality of stud-engaging features 106 .
  • the body 104 includes a top portion 110 and a base portion 112 .
  • the base portion 112 defines a first cutout 114 , a second cutout 116 , and an opening 118 .
  • the body 104 also includes a first axial support 122 , a second axial support 124 , and a third axial support 126 .
  • the body 104 also includes a fourth axial support 128 .
  • the first axial support 122 is opposite the third axial support 126 .
  • the second axial support 124 is opposite the fourth axial support 128 .
  • the first axial support 122 , the second axial support 124 , the third axial support 126 , and the fourth axial support 128 are generally parallel with one another.
  • the first axial support 122 is between the second axial support 124 and the fourth axial support 128 .
  • the third axial support 126 is also between the second axial support 124 and the fourth axial support 128 .
  • the second axial support 124 is between the first axial support 122 and the third axial support 126 .
  • the fourth axial support 128 is also between the first axial support 122 and the third axial support 126 .
  • the body 104 also includes a first cross bar 132 , a second cross bar 134 , and a third cross bar 136 .
  • the first cross bar 132 and the third cross bar 136 are opposite the second cross bar 134 .
  • the second cross bar 134 is between the first cross bar 132 and the third cross bar 136 .
  • the first cross bar 132 , the second cross bar 134 , and the third cross bar 136 are generally parallel with one another.
  • the first cross bar 132 and the third cross bar 136 are connected generally perpendicularly to and extend between the first axial support 122 and the third axial support 126 .
  • the second cross bar 134 is connected generally perpendicularly to and extends between the first axial support 122 and the third axial support 126 .
  • the second axial support 124 is connected generally perpendicularly to and extends between the second cross bar 134 and the base portion 112 .
  • the fourth axial support 128 is connected generally perpendicularly to and extends between the third cross bar 136 and the base portion 112 .
  • the top portion 110 includes a component attachment feature 138 and a ramp portion 140 .
  • the component attachment feature 138 is a zip tie.
  • the ramp portion 140 is connected to and extends between the component attachment feature 138 , the first axial support 122 , and the third axial support 126 .
  • the component attachment feature 138 extends from the ramp portion 140 opposite the first axial support 122 and the third axial support 126 .
  • the component attachment feature 138 is narrower than the first cross bar 132 , the second cross bar 134 , and the third cross bar 136 .
  • the ramp portion 140 is tapered.
  • the ramp portion 140 is arched and/or bridge-shaped.
  • the plurality of stud-engaging features 106 includes a first toothed lever 142 , a second toothed lever 144 , a third toothed lever 146 , and a fourth toothed lever 148 .
  • the first toothed lever 142 and the third toothed lever 146 are resiliently pivotably connected to and extend from the first axial support 122 .
  • the second toothed lever 144 and the fourth toothed lever 148 are resiliently pivotably connected to and extend from the third axial support 126 .
  • the first toothed lever 142 and the third toothed lever 146 are opposite the second toothed lever 144 and the fourth toothed lever 148 .
  • the first toothed lever 142 and the second toothed lever 144 extend toward one another.
  • the third toothed lever 146 and the fourth toothed lever 148 extend toward one another.
  • the first toothed lever 142 , the second toothed lever 144 , the third toothed lever 146 , and the fourth toothed lever 148 overshadow the opening 118 .
  • the plurality of stud-engaging features 106 also includes a first stop 152 , a second stop 154 , a third stop 156 , and a fourth stop 158 .
  • the first stop 152 is connected to and extends from the first axial support 122 .
  • the second stop 154 is connected to and extends from the third axial support 126 .
  • the first stop 152 and the second stop 154 are opposite and extend toward one another.
  • the first stop 152 is between the first toothed lever 142 and the third toothed lever 146 .
  • the second stop 154 is between the second toothed lever 144 and the fourth toothed lever 148 .
  • the third stop 156 and the fourth stop 158 are connected to and extend from the base portion 112 .
  • the third stop 156 and the fourth stop 158 are opposite one another.
  • the third stop 156 and the fourth stop 158 extend toward the third toothed lever 146 and the fourth toothed lever 148 .
  • the third stop 156 and the fourth stop 158 partially define the opening 118 .
  • the plurality of stud-engaging features 106 also includes a first radial barb 162 and a second radial barb 164 .
  • the plurality of stud-engaging features 106 also includes a third radial barb 166 and a fourth radial barb 168 .
  • the first radial barb 162 and the second radial barb 164 are opposite one another.
  • the third radial barb 166 and the fourth radial barb 168 are also opposite one another.
  • the first radial barb 162 is resiliently pivotably connected to and extends arcuately from the second axial support 124 toward the first stop 152 .
  • the second radial barb 164 is resiliently pivotably connected to the fourth axial support 128 (not shown).
  • the second radial barb 164 extends arcuately toward the second stop 154 .
  • the third radial barb 166 and the fourth radial barb 168 are opposite one another.
  • the third radial barb 166 and the fourth radial barb 168 are resiliently pivotably connected to and extend from the base portion 112 .
  • the third radial barb 166 extends toward the third stop 156 and into the opening 118 .
  • the first radial barb 162 and the second radial barb 164 overshadow the opening 118 .
  • the fourth radial barb 168 extends toward the fourth stop 158 and into the opening 118 .
  • the plurality of stud-engaging features 106 also includes a first arcuate post 172 , a second arcuate post 174 , a third arcuate post 176 , and a fourth arcuate post 178 .
  • the first arcuate post 172 and the second arcuate post 174 are connected to and extend from the second cross bar 134 between the first axial support 122 and the third axial support 126 .
  • the third arcuate post 176 and the fourth arcuate post 178 are connected to and extend from the third cross bar 136 between the first axial support 122 and the third axial support 126 .
  • the first arcuate post 172 , the second arcuate post 174 , the third arcuate post 176 , and the fourth arcuate post 178 are shaped to engage a stud to reduce tilting of the push-on fastener 100 relative to the stud.
  • the first arcuate post 172 , the second arcuate post 174 , the third arcuate post 176 , and the fourth arcuate post 178 slidably fit with the stud (e.g., via a clearance fit).
  • first arcuate post 172 , the second arcuate post 174 , the third arcuate post 176 , and the fourth arcuate post 178 tightly fit with the stud (e.g., via an interference fit) to reduce rotation of the push-on fastener 100 about the stud.
  • the plurality of stud-engaging features 106 also includes a first protrusion 182 , a second protrusion 184 , a third protrusion 186 , and a fourth protrusion 188 .
  • the first protrusion 182 , the second protrusion 184 , the third protrusion 186 , and/or the fourth protrusion 188 engage threads of a stud to tension and provide radial support to the push-on fastener 100 .
  • first protrusion 182 , the second protrusion 184 , the third protrusion 186 , and/or the fourth protrusion 188 are tangential to and/or have a slight clearance with respect to a stud.
  • the third protrusion 186 is connected to and extends from the second axial support 124 between the first axial support 122 and the third axial support 126 (shown in FIG. 2 ).
  • the first protrusion 182 is connected to and extends from the second cross bar 134 between the first arcuate post 172 and the second arcuate post 174 .
  • the fourth protrusion 188 is connected to and extends from the third cross bar 136 between the third arcuate post 176 and the fourth arcuate post 178 .
  • the second protrusion 184 is connected to and extends from the first cross bar 132 between the first axial support 122 and the third axial support 126 .
  • the push-on fastener 100 is adapted to engage with a first stud 192 .
  • the first stud 192 is externally threaded.
  • the push-on fastener 100 is engaged with the first stud 192 , the first protrusion 182 , the second protrusion 184 , the third protrusion 186 , the fourth protrusion 188 , the first toothed lever 142 , the third toothed lever 146 , the first radial barb 162 , the third radial barb 166 , the first arcuate post 172 , and the third arcuate post 176 contact the first stud 192 .
  • the first toothed lever 142 and the third toothed lever 146 flex relative to the first axial support 122 to ratchetingly engage the first stud 192 .
  • the first radial barb 162 flexes relative to the second axial support 124 to ratchetingly engage the first stud 192 .
  • the third radial barb 166 flexes relative to the base portion 112 to ratchetingly engage the first stud 192 .
  • the first stud 192 is pushed against and across the first toothed lever 142 , the third toothed lever 146 , the first radial barb 162 , and the third radial barb 166 , the first toothed lever 142 , the third toothed lever 146 , the first radial barb 162 , and the third radial barb 166 successively bend away from and snap back against the externally threaded first stud 192 .
  • the second toothed lever 144 , the fourth toothed lever 148 , the second radial barb 164 , and the fourth radial barb 168 successively bend away from and snap back against the externally threaded first stud 192 to ratchetingly engage the first stud 192 in the same manner as the first toothed lever 142 , the third toothed lever 146 , the first radial barb 162 , and the third radial barb 166 (not shown).
  • the third toothed lever 146 may flex relative to the first axial support 122 to contact the third stop 156 .
  • the third stop 156 provides a hard stop to the third toothed lever 146 .
  • the third stop 156 limits pivoting movement of the third toothed lever 146 relative to the first axial support 122 .
  • the first toothed lever 142 may flex relative to the first axial support 122 to contact the first stop 152 (shown in FIG. 6 ).
  • the first stop 152 provides a hard stop to the first toothed lever 142 .
  • first stop 152 limits pivoting movement of first toothed lever 142 relative to the first axial support 122 .
  • second stop 154 provides a hard stop to limit pivoting movement of the second toothed lever 144 in the same manner as the first stop 152 and the first toothed lever 142 .
  • fourth stop 158 provides a hard stop to limit pivoting movement of the fourth toothed lever 148 in the same manner as the third toothed lever 146 and the third stop 156 .
  • the push-on fastener 100 is adapted to engage with a second stud 194 .
  • the second stud 194 is externally threaded.
  • the second stud 194 is larger in diameter than the first stud 192 .
  • the third protrusion 186 , the fourth protrusion 188 , the first toothed lever 142 , the third toothed lever 146 , the first radial barb 162 , the third radial barb 166 , the first arcuate post 172 , and the third arcuate post 176 contact the second stud 194 .
  • the second axial support 124 and the fourth axial support 128 are deflected outwardly by the second stud 194 . It should be understood that when the push-on fastener 100 is engaged with the second stud 194 , the second toothed lever 144 , the fourth toothed lever 148 , the second radial barb 164 , the fourth radial barb 168 , the second arcuate post 174 , and the fourth arcuate post 178 also contact the second stud 194 (not shown).
  • the first toothed lever 142 , the third toothed lever 146 , the first radial barb 162 , and the third radial barb 166 successively bend away from and snap back against the externally threaded second stud 194 to ratchetingly engage the second stud 194 in the same manner as the first stud 192 (shown in FIG. 10 ).
  • the second toothed lever 144 , the fourth toothed lever 148 , the second radial barb 164 , and the fourth radial barb 168 also successively bend away from and snap back against the externally threaded second stud 194 to ratchetingly engage the second stud 194 in the same manner as the first stud 192 .
  • a second example of a push-on fastener 200 includes one or more of the plurality of stud-engaging features 106 incorporated into a line retainer 202 .
  • the line retainer 202 includes a body 204 and a cover 206 .
  • the body 204 is pivotably connected to the cover 206 .
  • the body 204 includes a first portion 208 , a second portion 210 , and a fourth cross bar 212 .
  • the fourth cross bar 212 is connected to and extends from the first portion 208 toward the second portion 210 .
  • the body 204 also includes a fifth cross bar 214 .
  • the fifth cross bar 214 is connected to and extends from the first portion 208 toward the second portion 210 .
  • the cover 206 includes a first portion 216 , a second portion 218 , the first cross bar 132 , the second cross bar 134 , the third cross bar 136 , the third arcuate post 176 , the fourth arcuate post 178 , and the second protrusion 184 .
  • the first cross bar 132 , the second cross bar 134 , and the third cross bar 136 are connected to and extend between the first portion 216 and the second portion 218 .
  • the third arcuate post 176 , the fourth arcuate post 178 , and the second protrusion 184 are connected to and extend from the third arcuate post 176 between the first portion 216 and the second portion 218 .
  • the second protrusion 184 is between the third arcuate post 176 and the fourth arcuate post 178 .
  • the cover 206 also includes the first arcuate post 172 , the second arcuate post 174 , and the first protrusion 182 .
  • the first arcuate post 172 , the second arcuate post 174 , and the first protrusion 182 are connected to and extend from the second cross bar 134 between the first portion 216 and the second portion 218 .
  • the first protrusion 182 is between the first arcuate post 172 and the second arcuate post 174 .
  • the body 204 includes the base portion 112 , the second toothed lever 144 , the third toothed lever 146 , the fourth toothed lever 148 , the first stop 152 , the second stop 154 , the third stop 156 , the fourth stop 158 , the first radial barb 162 , the second radial barb 164 , and the third radial barb 166 .
  • the base portion 112 is connected to and extends between the first portion 208 and the second portion 210 .
  • the second toothed lever 144 , the second stop 154 , and the fourth toothed lever 148 are connected to and extend from the second portion 210 toward the first portion 208 .
  • the third toothed lever 146 and the first stop 152 are connected to and extend from the first portion 208 toward the second portion 210 .
  • the third stop 156 , the fourth stop 158 , and the third radial barb 166 are connected to and extend from the base portion 112 .
  • the body 204 also includes the fourth radial barb 168 .
  • the fourth radial barb 168 is connected to and extends from the base portion 112 .
  • the first portion 208 and the second portion 210 act as axial supports in the same manner as the first axial support 122 and the third axial support 126 of the first example push-on fastener 100 (shown in FIGS. 2-4 and 7-9 ).
  • the body 204 includes a first axial support 222 .
  • the cover 206 includes a second axial support 224 .
  • the first axial support 222 is connected to and extends between the base portion 112 and the fourth cross bar 212 .
  • the second radial barb 164 is connected to and extends from the first axial support 222 .
  • the second axial support 224 is connected to and extends from the second cross bar 134 .
  • the cover 206 includes a third axial support 226 .
  • the body 204 includes a fourth axial support 228 .
  • the third axial support 226 is connected to and extends from the third cross bar 136 .
  • the fourth axial support 228 is connected to and extends between the base portion 112 and the fifth cross bar 214 .
  • the first radial barb 162 is connected to and extends from the fourth axial support 228 .
  • the body 204 includes a first barb 232 and a first catch 234 .
  • the first barb 232 is connected to and extends from the second portion 210 toward the first portion 208 .
  • the first catch 234 is connected to and extends outwardly from the first portion 208 .
  • the cover 206 includes a second barb 236 and a second catch 238 .
  • the second barb 236 is connected to and extends from the first portion 216 toward the second portion 218 .
  • the second catch 238 is connected to and extends from the second portion 218 .
  • the first barb 232 and the second catch 238 are shaped to selectively interlock with one another.
  • the first catch 234 and the second barb 236 are also shaped to selectively interlock with one another.
  • the body 204 defines a first channel 242 , a second channel 244 , a third channel 246 , and a fourth channel 248 .
  • the cover 206 defines a fifth channel 250 , a sixth channel 252 , a seventh channel 254 , and an eighth channel 256 .
  • the body 204 additionally defines a ninth channel 258 .
  • the body 204 and the cover 206 define a first opening 262 , a second opening 264 , a third opening 266 , and a fourth opening 268 .
  • the body 204 and the cover 206 may be latched together via the first barb 232 , the second catch 238 , the first catch 234 , and the second barb 236 .
  • the body 204 and the cover 206 may be latched together with linear components (e.g., fluid lines, brake lines, fuel lines, wires, etc.) disposed in one or more of the first opening 262 , the second opening 264 , the third opening 266 , and the fourth opening 268 (not shown).
  • first portion 208 and the second portion 210 of the base 204 and the first portion 216 and the second portion 218 of the cover 206 act as attachment features of the push-on fastener 200 .
  • the push-on fastener 200 may support the linear components. Further, the push-on fastener 200 may space apart and/or isolate the linear components from one another.
  • the push-on fastener 200 further includes a hinge 272 .
  • the hinge 272 is a flexible living hinge.
  • the body 204 is pivotably connected to the cover 206 via the hinge 272 .
  • first and second example push-on fasteners 100 , 200 adapt to multiple stud sizes while reducing the installation force to install the push-on fasteners 100 , 200 on a stud.
  • the push-on fasteners 100 , 200 may reduce part number complexity in a manufacturing facility.
  • material that would otherwise have been used to make a range of different-sized fasteners may be reduced.
  • the above-disclosed first and second example push-on fasteners 100 , 200 conserve resources as compared to existing fasteners.

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